But cold, wet rain on a 32 to 40 degree day is the hardest weather for horses to stay warm because they get wet to the skin. Horses will often seek out a shed or shelter to get out of driving rain, to shiver and warm up. When it’s really cold, 20 degrees or below, horses are generally outside, eating hay and not bothered because their fur is doing its job.
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With AQHA’s ability to raise awareness, the QData database has become a premier resource for American Quarter Horse pedigree and performance data. QData’s online services offer detailed money-earning activity for all performance horse factions in a variety of informational formats, and plans are in place to offer even more distinctive member services in the future.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Too Much Fun
January 29, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Too Much Fun
Julie McCutcheon and Seekalittlewhiskey are having too much fun during their training this winter! If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Is Georgia On Your Mind? It Should Be!
January 29, 2021 Comments Off on Is Georgia On Your Mind? It Should Be!
The Georgia Quarter Horse Association, in cooperation with the Georgia International Horse Park, is home to three of the hottest circuits in horse showing these days.
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Check gates and perimeters: Close or block any gates that might secure a perimeter around the loose horse. Be aware that frightened loose horses might jump things they might not ordinarily jump.
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“Like a rhinestone cowboy, riding out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo…” Thanks to one of our Equine Chronicle readers for sharing this video of an incredible cowboy hat that was created for a vintage, rhinestone cowgirl-themed bridal shower! Click here to watch the video on EC TV. If you have a great EC […]
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The 2021 AQHA Convention is slated for March 18-22 at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas, and will be held according to local, state and federal mandates. To protect the health and safety of attendees, AQHA will host a business format convention this year and has modified the schedule accordingly.
Continue reading …National Championship Year-End Rankings Announced
January 28, 2021 Comments Off on National Championship Year-End Rankings Announced
Year-end rankings for 2020 have been announced naming the 64 exhibitors eligible for the National Championships of Showmanship, Horsemanship, and Equitation to be held at the Scottsdale Arizona Sun Circuit February 27-March 7, 2021. Due to the cancellation of many of the participating events, there were no summer rankings.
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Total and complete focus in the face of distraction is necessary for success. If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Sun Circuit Entry and Stall Reservation Deadline- January 27th
January 27, 2021 Comments Off on Sun Circuit Entry and Stall Reservation Deadline- January 27th
No need to manually fill out forms, no waiting in line at the show office, and no mistakes in your entries. Trainers: See all your client’s entries in one place. As a trainer, you can see that each of your clients are in the correct classes before, during, and after the show.
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